CARON — Ronald, 63, of Lewiston died Friday, Sept. 16. A graveside gathering/service for close family will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston.

CHARITY — Mary J., of Hudson, Fla., died Friday, Sept. 16. There are no local services planned at this time. Those who wish to honor Mary may donate in her memory to the Dixfield-Dirigo High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 359, Dixfield, ME 04224. Mary retained an active membership in this organization over the years because of the assistance they provide to graduating seniors. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson Avenue, Hudson, Fla., is handling the funeral arrangements.

COYNE — Pearl, 99, of Auburn died in Auburn on Thursday, Sept. 22. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Donations may be made in Pearl’s memory to the charity of your choice. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

CURLESS — Philip H. Jr., 83, of Lisbon died Saturday, Sept. 17. Visitation will be held at the South Lewiston Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. Interment at Clough Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Lewiston Baptist Church, Special Projects Fund, 1919 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

DECOTEAU — Nellie, 86, of Norway, passed away Friday, Sept. 16. A graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in East Stoneham on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at Norway Living and Rehab Center, 29 Marion Ave., Norway, on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donation to the Global Education program at Poland Spring Academy (PSA-GEM), 14 Hope Spring Road, Poland, ME 04274. Thank you so much. Arrangements are under Funeral Altnernatives.

HODGDON — Michael A., 58, of Minot, died Tuesday, Sept. 2. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanic Falls.

HOWES — Rodney H., 87, of San Antonio, Texas, died Thursday, Sept. 1. Interment will be held next June at Jay Hill Cemetery, Jay, with his wife of 58 years, MaryAnn Stark Howes.

JUDD — Blanche A., 86, of Lewiston and formerly a longtime resident of Livermore, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22. At her request there will be a private family service. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park St., Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls.

LAFRANCE — Normand C., 76, of Lewiston passed away Thursday, Sept. 22. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Normand’s life will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. only at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.

LAPOINTE — Joanne DeBlois, 83, formerly of Auburn, died Wednesday, Sept 21. Committal prayers will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. in Glenside Cemetery, Winthrop. In honor of her passion for education, the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Mothers Wing Capital Campaign at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library. www.graveslibrary.org/support/capital-campaign. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop.

LEVESQUE — Gloria A., 85, of Greene died Monday, Sept. 19. Private services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

LIBBEY — Birgit Svane, 88, of Lewiston died Wednesday, Sept. 21. Visitation will be private. Services will be Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. in the lower church at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Interment, Monday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

MANN — Ellsworth A. Jr., 81, of Lewiston passed away Saturday, Sept. 17. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Greene. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.

MORIN — Lucienne M., 78, died Wednesday, Sept. 21. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Lewiston Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 1080 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Donations may be made to Holy Cross Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1540, Lewiston, ME 04241. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

OVERHOLSER — Charles R., 91, died Thursday, Sept. 15. A funeral is scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m., at East Auburn Baptist Church. All are welcome to come and celebrate Chuck’s life.

WADSWORTH — Arlo G., 70, of Spring Hill, Fla., passed away Monday, Sept. 19. A funeral service will be held at Pleasant Street Baptist Church, 59 Pleasant St., Mechanic Falls, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. A reception to immediately follow downstairs at the church.